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Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

by David Allen | Mar 31, 2020 | Bible, Culture, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References

Three times in Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus commands us not to worry—v. 25, 31, 34. Like a football coach at practice making his players practice the same play over and over, Jesus says: “Run it again!” The word “worry” occurs six times in this text. For every Christian,...
Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

More from Psalm 34:11-22 — “How to Face Your Fears!”

by David Allen | Mar 24, 2020 | Bible, Culture, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons

What the Bible asserts as fact, reason must believe by faith! Psalm 34:11-22 helps us overcome our fears. The troubles of life need not overwhelm you, but through prayer, faith, and right living, God will deliver you. Let Psalm 34 inoculate you against fear! 1.“Fear...
Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

Psalm 34:1-10 — How to Face Your Fears

by David Allen | Mar 19, 2020 | Culture, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References, Uncategorized

Winston Churchill said: “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” A disease sweeps the nation. It is no respecter of persons. It crosses national boundaries. It afflicts the old and the young; the rich and the poor. The disease is not COVID-19. No, it is not a new...
Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

How to Preach Hebrews 10:19-25 – From Exegesis to Sermon Outline

by David Allen | Mar 11, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons

Preaching that is text-driven and not merely text-centered requires a careful look at the structure of the passage. Here are some linguistic and exegetical thoughts on Hebrews 10:19-25, which is the first paragraph in the third major division of the letter. For more...
Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

You’re Fired! The Strange Case of the Crooked Business Manager – Luke 16:1-13 (Part 2)

by David Allen | Mar 6, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons

II. NOTES ON THE PARABLE: VERSE 1 – Two possible scenarios: 1) Manager/Steward had charge of the leasing of the land of a wealthy landowner and collecting rent from the farmers. Rent was paid in the produce of the land to the land owner. 2) Merchants who purchased...
Is Worrying about COVID-19 Sinful?

You’re Fired! – The Strange Case of the Crooked Business Manager – Luke 16:1-13 (Part 1)

by David Allen | Mar 4, 2020 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons

I. INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus’ favorite teaching method was the parable. Garrison Keeler is good, but Jesus is the best! 2. Hermeneutically, most parables are not allegorical but analogical. An interpretation based on what is not there is almost certainly wrong. 3....
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